Is democracy dying in Africa: Senegal's slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections

Alex Vines

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"What is different than say, 10 years ago, is that there's heightened geopolitical competition with countries like the Russian Federation really stirring things up using false information." Alex Vines

Period	25 Feb 2024

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Title	Is democracy dying in Africa?
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	The Observer
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	25/02/24
Description	With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent's future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies
Producer/Author	Mark Townsend
URL	heguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/25/democracy-africa-senegal-macky-sall-coups-key-elections-south-africa
Persons	Alex Vines

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Keywords

Africa
democracy
elections
Senegal
South Africa
Juntas
coups